Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to hurdle Sean Weatherspoon #56 and Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers attempts to hurdle Sean Weatherspoon #56 and Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of defender Christopher Owens #21 f the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of defender Christopher Owens #21 f the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch in the end zone over defender Chris Hope #24 of the Atlanta Falcons but is ruled out-of-bounds during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch in the end zone over defender Chris Hope #24 of the Atlanta Falcons but is ruled out-of-bounds during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers uses any means necessary to bring down Jacquizz Rogers #32 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers uses any means necessary to bring down Jacquizz Rogers #32 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a touchdown catch against Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a touchdown catch against Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Stephen Nicholas #54 of the Atlanta Falcons tackles DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers directs his team against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers directs his team against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown against Haruki Nakamura #43 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers tangles with Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons as he throws a challenge flag during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers tangles with Stephen Nichols #54 of the Atlanta Falcons as he throws a challenge flag during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

James Dockery #31 of the Carolina Panthers points to the fan after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

James Dockery #31 of the Carolina Panthers points to the fan after a win over the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta 30-20.

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta 30-20.

Atlanta Falcons v Carolina Panthers

Grant Halverson

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a diving catch in front of Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.

Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a diving catch in front of Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated Atlanta, 30-20.